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/ppAt Mid-Pacific, our employees are one of our greatest strengths.
Our goal is to recruit and retain the most qualified individuals based on how their experience and skills mesh with the school's mission and vision.
Mid-Pacific employees are progressive, innovative and always place student needs first.
/ppMid-Pacific recognizes that in order to prepare our students for a rapidly changing world, our employeesmust reflect specific skills and practices required for this century: an ethical approach to collaboration and communication, critical thinking and problem solving, and assessing and analyzing information.
These necessary skills are equally matched by the need to adopt creativity and imagination, entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural approaches to our everyday interactions.
The exceptional faculty and staff at Mid-Pacific help our students realize their full potential as innovators, artists, and individuals.
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/ppstrongSALARY RANGE /strong: $54,630 - $114,862 Annually based on degree, student contact hours, and FTE /ppstrongJOB SUMMARY /strong /ppThe Mid-Pacific Preschool Teacher creates a safe, inclusive, inquiry-rich learning environment grounded in Reggio Emilia–inspired principles and a view of children as capable, competent, and full of potential.
As a teacher-researcher, the Teacher listens, observes, documents, interprets, and reflects on children's thinking to develop emergent curriculum and meaningful project work.
The Teacher partners with families and collaborates as an equal member of the Preschool team—including the Pedagogista, Atelierista, fellow Teachers, and Assistant Teachers—while sharing responsibility for children's learning, care, and safety.
/ppstrongESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES /strong include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
/ppTeaching, Learning, and Classroom Practice /pulliProvide in-person day-to-day classroom teaching, guidance, management, and active supervision of children in indoor and outdoor settings.
/liliBuild positive, respectful, responsive relationships with children; recognize their individual strengths, identities, interests, and developmental needs.
/liliSupport social-emotional growth, independence, self-regulation, relationships, and developmentally appropriate conflict resolution.
/liliCollaborate with the Preschool team on daily routines, schedules, curriculum, learning experiences, and consistent classroom practices.
/liliUse observation, conversation, questions, and children's work to inform teaching decisions and respond to emerging learning needs.
/liliParticipate actively in team planning, reflection, and analysis of children's experiences; contribute to the wider life of the school.
/li /ulpReggio Emilia–Inspired Learning and Project Work /pulliApproach children as capable, competent protagonists in their own learning; honor their theories, questions, interests, and multiple ways of expressing understanding.
/liliAct as a teacher-researcher: observe and listen closely, develop hypotheses, document learning, interpret children's thinking, and reflect with colleagues.
/liliCollaborate with the Pedagogista, Atelierista, fellow Teachers, and Assistant Teachers to develop, sustain, and revisit meaningful short- and long-term inquiries.
/liliDesign thoughtful provocations, materials, experiences, and environments that invite exploration, relationships, creativity, and deeper investigation.
/liliRemain open to unexpected directions and multiple possibilities rather than predetermining inquiry outcomes; use reflective dialogue to shape curriculum.
/liliContribute to Project Stories and other documentation of group inquiry; plan and coordinate research trips, risk assessments, transportation, family communication, materials, and child-specific needs in accordance with school procedures.
/liliIdentify and request curricular materials, play equipment, and supplies that support emerging projects.
/li /ulpPedagogical Documentation and Learning Stories /pulliObserve and capture significant learning through photographs, video, audio, children's words, drawings, constructions, conversations, and work samples.
/liliTranscribe conversations as appropriate; collect, label, organize, securely store, and maintain physical and digital documentation files.
/liliReview, analyze, and interpret documentation with the Preschool team to make children's thinking, development, relationships, and learning processes visible and to inform curriculum.
/liliCreate and contribute to documentation panels, classroom displays, galleries, blogs, and other communications that share the learning process with children and families.
/liliShare responsibility for writing individual Learning Stories and group Project Stories, including thoughtful observation, interpretation, and analysis.
/liliCollaborate with the Pedagogista, Atelierista, Teachers, and Assistant Teachers on drafting and review; complete revisions, editing, labeling, submission, and final storage within established timelines.
/li /ulpAssessment and Family Conferences /pulliUse ongoing observation, pedagogical documentation, professional reflection, and child-development knowledge to assess each child's growth, interests, strengths, and needs.
/liliUse evidence of learning to inform classroom practice and communicate a nuanced understanding of each child's development.
/liliPrepare for, participate in, and lead assigned family conferences; write and revise conference summaries and reports following appropriate review.
/liliMaintain accurate, organized, and confidential student records and complete required reports within established timelines.




/liliPrepare the classroom before children arrive and cultivate the environment as the "third teacher"—welcoming, aesthetically thoughtful, inclusive, accessible, and responsive to children's inquiries.
/liliCollaboratively plan classroom flow and organization; intentionally select, present, rotate, replenish, and make materials accessible to children.
/liliMaintain the cleanliness, readability, organization, safety, and aesthetic quality of learning spaces; clean and disinfect materials according to procedures.
/liliRegularly evaluate and adapt how spaces and materials foster independence, relationships, creativity, inquiry, and engagement.
/li /ulpChild Health, Safety, and Well-Being /pulliShare responsibility with all Preschool team members for children's health, safety, care, and active, attentive supervision throughout the school day, including playground and outdoor learning.
/liliMaintain awareness of children's whereabouts, activities, interactions, and individual needs; use safe, respectful, developmentally appropriate physical interactions.
/liliFollow school health, safety, child protection, and licensing procedures; respond appropriately to accidents, injuries, medical concerns, and emergencies.
/liliEnsure learning spaces, materials, and equipment are safe and appropriately maintained.
/liliPrioritize children's active supervision, care, safety, and well-being over documentation, email, administrative tasks, or other responsibilities.
/li /ulpFamily Partnerships and Communication /pulliBuild trusting, respectful, responsive, and reciprocal relationships with families as essential partners in children's learning.
/liliCommunicate thoughtfully, accurately, and regularly through informal conversations, email, telephone, classroom blogs, program updates, conferences, and family meetings.
/liliShare children's learning through Learning Stories, pedagogical documentation, galleries, displays, and other established channels; participate in family education opportunities.
/liliDiscuss sensitive concerns with the Pedagogista and/or Principal as appropriate; protect family and child confidentiality and share information only with those with a legitimate professional need to know.
/li /ulpCollaboration, Materials, and Professional Responsibilities /pulliWork as an equal collaborative partner with the Pedagogista, Atelierista, fellow Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Principal, and other school personnel; this position does not supervise other staff.
/liliContribute to shared classroom and program responsibilities, clear communication, collaborative decision-making, and a respectful professional culture.
/liliParticipate constructively in meetings, planning, documentation analysis, and pedagogical dialogue; ask questions, share interpretations, and welcome differing perspectives.
/liliGive and receive professional feedback; address challenges directly and respectfully through constructive dialogue and shared problem-solving.
/liliCoordinate classroom practices and routines with Assistant Teachers without exercising personnel supervision.
/liliIdentify, order through approved procedures, organize, maintain, and responsibly use materials, technology, cameras, audio equipment, and other documentation tools; return and prepare equipment for reuse.
/liliArrive prepared and on time; meet deadlines; maintain accurate records; attend required faculty and team meetings, professional learning, conferences, open houses, performances, and school events.
/liliEngage in continuous learning and reflective practice in early childhood education, Reggio Emilia–inspired pedagogy, and contemporary educational theory.
/li /ulpstrongSCHOOL /strong strongSAFETY /strong /pulliParticipate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
/liliComply with the instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures.
/liliTake reasonable care to ensure their own safety and health and that of others.
/liliReport any injury, hazard or illness immediately to their Supervisor and Human Resources.
/liliNot place others at risk by any act or omission, not willfully or recklessly interfere with safety equipment.
/liliAct as a role model by demonstrating safe work behaviors.
/liliIdentify, assess if necessary, and control hazards within the area of responsibility.
/liliEnsure that equipment/supplies are properly maintained.
/liliMaintain relevant knowledge of safety laws.
/liliMandatory reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement or child protective services, and Human Resources.
Sexual abuse includes child molestation, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with a minor, and serial sexual misconduct, any actual or alleged illegal or otherwise wrongful sexual conduct with more than one victim; and committed by or alleged to have been committed by any perpetrator who is not a student of an included entity.
/liliDevelop safe work procedures and ensure adherence to procedures.
/liliEnsure compliance of safety policies and procedures.
/liliCommunicate safety issues with employees.
/liliEnsure that employees are provided with information, instruction, training and supervision that they need to work safely.
/liliEnsure that employees are aware of and abide by all relevant safety procedures.
/liliEncourage early reporting of incidents and forward information to Manager and Human Resources immediately.
/li /ulpstrongTEACHER PROFILE /strong /pullistrongFostering Effective Relationships /strong:



The Teacher builds positive working relationships with the classroom, school, and local community.
/lilistrongEstablishing an Inclusive Learning Environment /strong: The Teacher creates a safe, caring environment that is inclusive of and engaging for all learners.
/lilistrongDemonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge /strong: The Techer shows an understanding of content knowledge and an appreciation for ongoing learning in the discipline.
/lilistrongValidating a Professional Pedagogy /strong: The Teacher ensures that every student is provided quality and optimum learning experiences.
/lilistrongInspiring Instructional Leadership /strong: The Teacher models practices that support evidence-informed teaching and learning and motivates and inspires others to excellence.
/li /ulpstrongQUALIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE /strong /ppThe following qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for successful performance in this role.
/ppEducation and Professional Experience /pulliBachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education; Elementary Education with significant coursework in Early Childhood Education; Child Development; or a closely related field.
/liliSignificant professional experience working with young children in an early childhood setting and demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice.
/liliMaster's degree in Early Childhood Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
/liliExperience with or substantial professional learning in the Reggio Emilia Approach strongly preferred; approximately four or more years in a Reggio Emilia–inspired setting preferred.
/li /ulpKnowledge and Expertise /pulliKnowledge of child development, inquiry-based curriculum, emergent project work, pedagogical documentation, and reflective assessment.
/liliCommitment to the image of the child as capable and competent, families as partners, and the environment as the third teacher.
/li /ulpTechnical Skills /pulliAbility to use cameras, audio/video tools, digital documentation systems, email, and common educational technology responsibly.
/liliAbility to organize and securely maintain digital student records and documentation.
/li /ulpCommunication and Collaboration Skills /pulliStrong oral and written communication, including family communication, documentation, and Learning Stories.
/liliAbility to collaborate respectfully with colleagues, share responsibility, and engage in reflective dialogue and constructive problem-solving.
/li /ulpThe ideal candidate will demonstrate: /pulliCuriosity, flexibility, empathy, professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning.
/liliStrong organization, time management, follow-through, and regular and predictable attendance at work.
/li /ulpstrongWORK SCHEDULE /strong /ppThis is a full-time, in-person, 10-month position.
Regular program hours are 7:15 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Hours may be adjusted to maintain teacher-to-student ratios in accordance with DHS licensing requirements and to meet professional responsibilities, including conferences, meetings, school events, professional learning, and documentation.
Teachers receive a 30-minute lunch break, generally between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., scheduled to ensure appropriate supervision of children.
Regular and predictable attendance at work is required.
/ppstrongPHYSICAL DEMANDS /strong /ppOur campus consists of multiple buildings on 44 hilly acres that requires frequent walking including uphill and stairs.
The individual is required to talk and hear, often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard.
The employee may be required to stand, walk, lift and carry approximately ***** pounds, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Requires close vision.
/ppstrongMENTAL DEMANDS /strong /ppOn a daily basis, must frequently problem solve, make decisions, interpret data, organize, speak, write, plan, and clearly communicate.
/ppstrongEQUIPMENT USE /strong /ppFrequently uses: telephone, computer, iPad, Google Apps for Education, Blackbaud Education Edge Database.
Occasionally uses: copiers, printers, and other office hardware.
/ppstrongWORKING CONDITIONS /strong /ppIndoor work is frequent.
Outdoor work, loud noise, and exposure to cold/hot temperatures may occur occasionally.
/ppstrongWORK ENVIRONMENT /strong /ppReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
/ppstrongEQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT /strong /ppMid-Pacific Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
/ppThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
/ppstrongChristie Mukai /strongbrVice President of Human Resources /ppstrongCassandra Uyema /strongbrEmployee Wellness and Engagement Specialist /ph3Equal Employment Opportunity Statement /h3pMid-Pacific provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, marital status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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📌 Preschool Teacher (Emilia-Romagna)
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